This site uses cookies. Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site, while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. For more information, please see the ProZ.com privacy policy.
Cookie settings
  1. KudoZ™ Top
  2. Swedish to English
  3. Medical (general)

glycerolblockad

English translation: glycerol rhizolysis (PRGR)

GLOSSARY ENTRY (DERIVED FROM QUESTION BELOW)
Swedish term or phrase:glycerolblockad
English translation:glycerol rhizolysis (PRGR)
Entered by: Cristian Iscrulescu

15:53 Aug 19, 2009
Swedish to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general)
Swedish term or phrase: glycerolblockad
This term refers to a procedure for trigeminal neuralgia. I did find "glycerol blockade" on the internet, but the search returned less than 10 results, so I wonder whether there is a better English translation.

Thank you.
Cristian Iscrulescu
United States
Local time: 00:43
glycerol rhizolysis (PRGR)
Explanation:
Percutaneous Retrogasserian Glycerol Rhizolysis. Percutaneous retrogasserian glycerol rhizolysis (PRGR) is a less invasive technique than PRFR and has fewer complications. It involves injections of glycerol to block the facial nerves that cause the pain. Cluster headaches usually recur.
Selected response from:

Hans Wang
Local time: 02:43
Grading comment
Thank you.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +1glycerol rhizolysis (PRGR)
Hans Wang


  

Answers


26 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +1
glycerol rhizolysis (PRGR)


Explanation:
Percutaneous Retrogasserian Glycerol Rhizolysis. Percutaneous retrogasserian glycerol rhizolysis (PRGR) is a less invasive technique than PRFR and has fewer complications. It involves injections of glycerol to block the facial nerves that cause the pain. Cluster headaches usually recur.

Hans Wang
Local time: 02:43
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in NorwegianNorwegian
PRO pts in category: 12
Grading comment
Thank you.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Cynthia Coan: According to Dorland's medical dictionary, the term "glycerol rhizotomy," referring to glycerol injections administered to interrupt a cranial or spinal nerve root, can also be used.
4 days
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

Return to KudoZ list

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.

See also:
ProZ.com term search
Search millions of term translations
Close search
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search